Brandon Twp.- Five is the final number of candidates running for two seats on the Brandon School Board. The candidates who will be on the November ballot, vying for two available 4-year terms are: Debra Brady, 50, who has volunteered with the All Sports Brandon Boosters for more than 10 years, helping raise more than […]
Brandon Twp.- One vote. That was the difference in the number of votes cast Aug. 5 for Treasurer Linda Owen and a recount of voters? ballots performed Aug. 28 at Fire Station #2 on Sashabaw Road. Owen had requested the recount after she lost in the primary election to challenger Tyrone Beltramo by 25 votes. […]
Brandon Twp.- Sewer and water expansion, M-15 development, and natural feature preservation. Residents are invited to discuss these issues and more during a planning focus group meeting set for 7:30-9:30 p.m., Sept. 9 at the library, 304 South St., Ortonville. The meeting will be the last public comment period for the township’s master plan until […]
Brandon Twp.- David Kwapis will be promoted to fire chief upon the retirement of current Chief Bob McArthur. The decision was made official on Tuesday, following the approval of the township board by a 5-0 vote. Clerk Jeannie McCreery and Treasurer Linda Owen were absent. McArthur is expected to retire early next year. Kwapis, 41, […]
Brandon Twp.- Police pepper sprayed a menacing dog Tuesday, marking the second time in less than three weeks they’ve encountered an unrestrained, threatening animal. Sgt. Pete Burkett said a K-9 deputy responded to a township home Sept. 2 on a juvenile complaint. Upon the deputy’s arrival, a mixed breed/boxer dog appeared. ‘The dog came barreling […]
Former Ortonville resident, business owner, and community volunteer Raymond Fulgenzi died Aug. 27 at his home in Chipley, Fla. He was 69. Ray owned and operated J & F Collision in Ortonville for more than 30 years and also owned Desert Spring Farms. He was a member of the Ortonville Lions Club for many years, […]
Brandon Twp.- For three months of every year, Ron and Connie Troy leave their home in the township for 24 hours every three days. The couple has owned for the past 10 years a ‘condo? unit, what Ron describes as ‘a fancy trailer,? located within the Clearwater Campground, 1140 S. Ortonville Road. When they moved […]
Brandon Twp.- Jamie Cowan is on a leave of absence as executive director of fiscal affairs for the Brandon School District. Superintendent Lorrie McMahon declined to elaborate further, including whether the leave is paid or unpaid, temporary or permanent. ‘The district can not discuss leaves of current or past employees,? said McMahon. ‘This is indefinite.? […]
Brandon Twp.- Parents can help their children become star readers by registering their students in the STARS tutorial program. Registration is now underway for the spring session of the program offered by Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance. The after-school program is open to all students in second through sixth grades in the district and will be […]
Brandon Twp.- The township board is sticking with a decision they made nearly two years ago to not seek any grants requiring matching funds. Board members agreed at their Jan. 18 meeting they would not apply for a grant that would have been used to decrease the township’s liability exposure on the sledding hill at […]